Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
A1
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
S18e
Wired charging speed (80W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
A1
Screen size (6.72")
WinsWeight
A1
Total weight (191g)
WinsValue
S18e
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | A1 | S18e |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.72" | 6.67" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 680 nits | 1,800 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4 nm) | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh | |
| 67W | 80W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 191g | 193g | |
| 8.2mm | 7.7mm | |
| plastic | Glass front, plastic frame | |
| none | none | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo S18e
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo S18e
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo S18e
Highest resolution main camera.